Physical Facilities

Government General Degree College, Nakashipara, is committed to providing a conducive learning environment through quality infrastructure that supports academic and co-curricular excellence.

Campus and Buildings:
The college is spread across 5 acres and consists of two primary buildings:

• The Main Building, which houses academic and administrative sections.

• The Student Activity Centre, dedicated to extracurricular and co-curricular activities.

Classrooms and Laboratories:

• The institution offers 14 theoretical classrooms.

• There are 7 science laboratories, including:

  • Chemistry: 3 separate labs for Physical, Inorganic, and Organic Chemistry, along with a chemical storeroom.

  • Physics: 3 labs covering Optics, Electronics, and General experiments.

  • Mathematics: A computer lab with 15 computers.

Sports and Recreation:
The college has a well-maintained playground. The College organizes a sports meet every year. Facilities for indoor games such as chess and carrom are also available.

Cultural Facilities:

• An ICT-enabled auditorium hall is used for various cultural and academic events.

• Cultural programs are also held on a temporary open-air stage within the campus. The annual cultural festival is a prominent event held here.

Additional Facilities at a Glance:

• Free Wi-Fi across the campus.

• Departmental classrooms with seminar library facilities.

• NSOU Study Centre for distance learning support.

• Tactical pathway for Divyangjan (specially-abled individuals) on the ground floor.

• Two modern photocopy machines, located in the office and library.

• Water purifiers with cooling facilities for students.

• Two ICT-enabled classrooms.

• Total of 27 computers, with 24 dedicated to student use.

• Canteen for refreshments.

• Separate garages for staff and students, including three covered cycle sheds.

• CCTV surveillance with 28 cameras installed at key points.

• Fire exhaust systems for safety.

Library as a Learning Resource

The college library is a cornerstone of academic support, partially automated using KOHA ILMS (v23.05.10.000) since 2020, and moving toward full automation. The Web OPAC is accessible online: http://34.70.201.32:92/.

Resources as of 31.03.2024:

• Books: 5502

• Journals: 03

• Magazines: 08

• Newspapers: 05

• Maps: 05

• Pen drives (recorded lectures): 03

Facilities and Services:

• Reading Room with AC and Wi-Fi, accessible to students and teachers.

• Departmental libraries are in each academic department.

• Reference and referral services, with support from trained library staff.

• Career guidance materials for WBCS, PSC, SSC, Railways, and other competitive exams.

• Photocopy services are available at ₹0.50 per copy.

• Current awareness service through newspaper clippings in English and regional languages.

• Wall Magazine ("MANAN") is published annually.

• Best Library User Award was initiated in 2022-23 to encourage engagement.

• User Education Programs for newcomers.

• OER Repositories accessible include: e-Sodhganga, SodhSindhu, ePGPathshala, IGNOU e-GyanKosh, SWAYAM, UGC-MOOCs, and Internet Archive.

IT Infrastructure

The college actively enhances its IT infrastructure to support modern education and administration.

Network and Connectivity:

• High-speed LAN and Wi-Fi (70–100 Mbps) powered by Alliance Broadband.

• CCTV Surveillance with 28 cameras ensures campus security.

• Online classroom platforms like Google Meet and Zoom are used for teaching and webinars.

• The college website is regularly updated for academic, administrative, and NAAC-related announcements.

Digital Resources and Automation:

• Online processing of student activities: registration, form fill-up, admit cards, mark sheets, and result uploads.

• 27 computers on campus, with 24 for student use and 3 for administrative tasks.

• Modern photocopy machines for office and library usage.

• Auditorium equipped for virtual classes and online sessions.

• Two ICT-enabled smart classrooms for tech-integrated teaching.

• Use of free academic software like Origin, Python, GNU Plot, Octave C, C++, UNIX (Ubuntu), Turbo C, Avogadro, Mercury, and Pymol.

Learning Management System (LMS):

• ‘eShikshak’ LMS facilitates content sharing, question papers, and academic resources by faculty members.

Digital Portals and Online Services:

To streamline operations and enhance transparency, the college actively uses the following digital portals:

• Online Admission Portal: https://mgcadm.in

• Online Fees Payment: https://onlinemgc.in/campusXpert/Gateway/studentlogpage

• Feedback System: https://muragachhagovtcollege.com/feedback_system/

• Online Grievance Portal: https://muragachhagovtcollege.in/grievances/

• Internal Complaint Committee (ICC) Portal: https://muragachhagovtcollege.in/icc/

Administrative Portals Used Regularly:

• AISHE: https://aishe.gov.in/aishe/home

• Banglar Uchcha Shiksha: https://banglaruchchashiksha.wb.gov.in/

• WBIFMS/HRMS: https://www.wbifms.gov.in/

• WBHS (Health Scheme): https://wbhealthscheme.gov.in/